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Abstract

This year's Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) analyzes 22,052 real-world security incidents, including 12,195 confirmed data breaches, representing the highest number ever analyzed in a single report. Spanning 139 countries, the report examines the evolving threat landscape, highlighting the significant role of third-party relationships, the growth of edge device vulnerability exploitation, the persistence of ransomware, and the emerging implications of generative AI and infostealer malware.